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Forum: TBI
12-09-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,357
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: TBI to carb fuel pump problem

Ls rear swap is a straight swap with exception of emergency brake cables.

Off topic here ... a search on ls1 rear swap will yield many hours of reading.
Forum: Electronics
03-22-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,263
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Fuel pump/relay/ecu

Bad oil pressure sending unit - driver side block just above oil filter - it can go bad and make pump run always
Forum: Engine Swap
03-15-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,867
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: 1986 camaro engine swap need info

If you have that kind of cash - I dont care how well the 305 is "blueprinted" - do a 350 if going through the trouble of a swap! The difference is night and day! Better yet, if that $15k is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-15-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Downshift only at WOT

Sounds like maybe a torque converter lockup issue - or maybe not an issue but just how it is supposed to be - I dont remember about stock (mines been modded to a manual switch now for years since I...
Forum: Body
03-15-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,474
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Emblems that won't fall off? TG Camaro

I bought some really nice emblems (all new set, $75) on ebay 2 years ago - they looked great, went on my new paint really nice - was totally awesome.

BUT - even with car covered always unless in a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-15-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Upgrades?

Simply doing shocks will not get what you want. Either do it all, or leave it as is.

If cash is an issue, I'd leave as is. I did Bilstein shocks/struts, Eibach springs, and all new front...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-15-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,060
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Rear sway bar bushing

If you havent ordered yet, autozone carries the Energy Suspension brand polyurathane on the shelf - costs a little more but no shipping and no waiting.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-15-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,448
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Oil pan hitting center link

Can you get us pics? I can't see the tie rod end or centerlink hitting oil pan? My old 350 has driver side dipstick oil pan and there's inches to spare.
Forum: Carburetors
03-15-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,788
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: carb swap wiring

This has been covered a gazillion times - :search: will serve you well young Jedi!

There's also an article in the stickies at the top of the carb forum.

But - everything on the pass side wiring...
Forum: Interior
02-22-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 26,600
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Cupholder Idea?

Been done by many, including myself. I ordered the cup inserts from ebay for the card tables, and used one of them. Only holds a can and not a bottle - but if theres a bottle there then i cannot...
Forum: Electronics
02-19-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: oil sending unit

In vetteoz diag - fuel pump switch is the oil pressure switch
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-15-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Transmission Not Shifting Correctly

https://www.thirdgen.org/detent
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-15-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Transmission Not Shifting Correctly

If you have sufficientl fluid level, aint but two choices - adjust tv cable, and if that doesnt help get a rebuild .
Forum: Interior
12-07-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,982
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Over head console

FlyDoc: I just need the flashlight really - I thought you just had the light - I totally understand not wanting to seperate the two.

my82roc: I'd happily give you $35 shipped for a working...
Forum: Interior
12-06-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,982
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Over head console

[QUOTE=FlyDoc;5108352]my flashlight is a Camaro one.[/Q
UOTE]

I'd be interested in thr CAMARO flashlight - let me know a price shipped to 27537
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: rough idle but no stall

No expert on MAF stuff here so can't help any further - but any car can "hunt" for an idle with a vacuum leak and so I thought I'd throw it out there.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: rough idle but no stall

Maybe a vacuum leak?
Forum: Electronics
10-05-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: help! power drop?

Have the alternator tested for free at almost any major chain parts store.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-05-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: 305 tbi to 350 carb, need help almost done

Just about any aftermarket throttle cable bracket will work - I used a chrome Edelbrock bracket from Summit, about $40.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Bad fuel pump? Car seems to run on one cylinder bank.

Maybe the sender and/or fuel guage is not reading accurate, and you don't have a 1/4 tank left - maybe you are running out. When it gets to the 1/4 tank mark on the guage, fill it up completely, and...
Forum: Carburetors
10-05-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: In-tank fuel pump

Thought the pink wire was for the fuel guage sender?
Forum: Electronics
10-05-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: relays

:yup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Starting issue

Could be any number of issues. On mine - the neutral safety switch wiring connector wouldn't always stay connected well, making a bad contact - I always got 12v+ on the purple wire, but not always...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-02-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Fuel delivery question

Sucking fuel through the dead in-tank pump is posible, but it's a very short-lived scenerio. The in-tank pump creates too much restriction for a mechanical pump to draw through, and external...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-01-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: 4th gen rear question

Think it depends om the rear maybe. 1993 - 1997 are different (with regards to brakes) than 1998 - 2002.
Forum: Interior
10-01-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Oil Warning light

If it has an oil pressure guage, then no light ... and visa versa.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Intermittent Starter Engagment

http://www.austinthirdgen.org/index.php?pid=38

In mine, the connector to the neutral safety switch won't stay fully connected, and a zip tie solved my issue. But you'll need to trace out your own...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-01-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Fuel delivery question

Then you need a mechanical pump block-off plate, and remove the mechanical pump, and use a Mallory 4309 return style fuel pressure regulator to reduce the fuel pressure down for a carb, and use the...
Forum: Interior
10-01-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Dash Lights Not Working!?

Did you try twisting the headlight knob all the way one direction or the other?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Testing Wires to starter

If the purple wire doesn't get 12v+ when key turned, could be any number of things: http://www.austinthirdgen.org/index.php?pid=38
Forum: History / Originality
10-01-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Anyone have a "real" IROC??

Don't think they were ever actually "used" in any race - GM purchased the right to use the designation on the cars. Like the "pace cars" - none of them (well, very very few of them) ever actually...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-24-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: A wierd knock.

I'd remove the tranny mount and see if it's broken.
Forum: Carburetors
09-24-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 669
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Edelbrock rich? need carb Help!!!

Air filter size shouldn't matter. Sounds like a timing issue to me - I'd check to see where exactly timing is set at. Should be way higher than stock factory specs (like 10*BTDC+). Edels run right...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,167
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: ignition switch?

Remove under dash panel

Two large nuts, hold the bracket for under dash panel - remove

Two more large nuts, hold steering column up to dash - remove and let column drop as far as wires will...
Forum: TBI
09-24-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,825
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: simple change from 350 carb to TBI?

600 carb should be fine - most everyone running a carb is running a 600
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-24-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: 700r4 problems

Either need a V6 tranny, or a V8 motor. Personally, I go for #2 myself :driving:
Forum: TBI
09-23-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Fuel pump questions

I'd do Walbro or Delco, skip the cheap stuff.

TBI car should read 12psi.

Have you changed the filter in the last year? Might solve the issue.

Usually, fuel pumps work or they don't - so if...
Forum: Interior
09-22-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: 'nut' for rear seat screw fell out

On the backside, there is a "nut" welded in there that the screws 'screws' into.
Forum: Interior
09-22-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: 'nut' for rear seat screw fell out

Fold the seat back down, and leave the passengers at home. That much @ss slows the car down too much! :driving:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,520
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Belt size for AIR pump delete

www.thirdgen.org/serpentine
Forum: Brakes
09-22-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: can't figure this one out

Since you have to bleed anyway, replace the rubber hoses from chassis to wheel - there are 3, 2 front and one rear. New brake hoses make a world of difference!
Forum: Electronics
09-22-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,449
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: ignition fuse???? starting problem

You could be 180 degrees out on the timing. There are 2 strokes for each timing cycle, compression stroke and exhaust stroke - you might have balancer set to zero on the exhaust stroke (180 degrees...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 576
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Trouble Starting

Fuel pump priming when key turned on?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-21-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Which gearbox do I have?

Have you tried adjusting the TV cable? www.thirdgen.org/detent
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Smog/Air Pump

It works fine - although you might need a slightly different length belt - seems like everyone needs a slightly different length than that write-up mentions - just have to experiment a bit - buy that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-21-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,568
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering

Only really need the adjustable panhard rod - LCA's and Torque arm will be fine as stock.
Forum: Carburetors
09-21-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: stalling issue

6.5psi a little steep for a carb, try backing it down to around 5. What brand carb?

Timing dead on what? Can't set timing to factory spec since swapped to a carb - timing should be somewhere...
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,857
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: How many wires to the starter?

Fusible links and battery cable should all go to same large starter terminal - not sure on the fusible link count. Purple wire only other wire and it connects to smaller starter terminal.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 897
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: 700r taking awhile to shift

Adjust the TV cable correctly?

Did you carb this motor? If so, what did you use a TV cable from a carb or TBI 3rd gen?

Get the geometry corrector for the carb and install the linkage correctly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By camaronewbie

Re: 82 Camaro v8 wont start...

Yes, you need a vacuum advanced distributor with any aftermarket non-computer carb. The connectors will not match, you have to wire it in yourself. Cannot use a cc-dist without a cc-carb, or visa...
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